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Phoenix House School
Our Approach to Learning
Phoenix House follows the National Curriculum for England, offering a solid foundation in English, Maths, and Science. This core supports a broad education including the humanities, languages, sports, computing, drama, and music. Our commitment to oracy underlines our ambition, offering diverse learning to empower pupils to find their passions and think deeply and creatively. We focus on the learning journey, valuing engagement and a secure environment over mere outcomes. Curiosity is central in our approach, creating a space for every pupil to thrive. Our diverse curriculum enables pupils to explore ideas, establish connections, and develop in a holistic manner. At Phoenix House, we cultivate not just knowledge, but also the skills and confidence for lifelong learning.
High Flyers
At Phoenix House, we cater to a diverse range of abilities while maintaining a strong tradition of nurturing exceptionally talented pupils, leading them to achieve success and master the National Curriculum. Throughout their school journey, each child’s progress is meticulously tracked, and emerging talents are identified early on. Additionally, specialised teaching in areas like art and sports provides talented pupils with opportunities to refine their skills. Gifted pupils are invited to join ‘High Flyer’ groups in various areas. These groups not only prepare children for the next steps of their academic journey, but also offer a deeper exploration of the specialised area, aiming to ignite a lifelong passion.
Learning support
When a child is identified as benefiting from additional assistance at PH, targeted support is implemented through interventions in small groups or individualised sessions conducted by the Phoenix House team. This can be provided for those children who have gaps to be bridged, or those working at mastery level of our curriculum. Our Head of SEN and Inclusion, in coordination with the Senior Leadership Team, collaborates closely with all colleagues and works in partnership with families.
Academic Curriculum
At Phoenix House, we follow the National Curriculum for England. Our approach to learning is grounded in a robust foundation of English, Mathematics, and Science, which serves as the bedrock for an expansive and enriched education encompassing the humanities, modern languages, sports, computer programming, drama, music, and more. Read more about the official National Curriculum below:
Enrichment Programmes
We want all children at Phoenix House to explore their interests, develop their personality, discover their potential, and face their fears all the while supported and championed by their friends and colleagues. Our learning community is built upon kindness, good manners and consideration of others. We will all be learners together. Choirs, orchestras, ensembles and year group instrumental programmes, along with dance, drama and public speaking form the backbone of our performing arts programme. Artistic freedoms with drawing, painting, printing, sculpting and textiles will inspire creativity. Physical strength and sporting prowess prevail across our PE curriculum.
The House System
Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor and Oak – our four Houses underpin everything that we do at Phoenix House. The purpose of our House System is to promote collaboration across different age levels, incorporating friendly competition through activities like earning house points for embodying The Phoenix Way and participating in events like sports day. Phoenixes have the chance to take on leadership roles as House Captains, collaborating with Heads of House, to organise various events throughout the year. Annually, we look forward to hearing which House has earned the most points and will be awarded the much coveted House Cup on Speech Day.
Future Schools
Navigating the process of selecting a secondary school may appear daunting and complex, but rest assured, as a Prep school, we are ready to support families with the next step in their child’s educational journey. From initiating the search to providing guidance and assistance with Pre-Tests, ISEB, references and Scholarships, Phoenix House can offer comprehensive support through the journey of finding the ideal senior school that aligns with your child’s needs. Supported schools include…
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Rugby School Japan
Officially managed by CEA, the same group behind PH.
Learn more about our support for secondary school transfer.
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Rugby School Thailand
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British School Tokyo
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Malvern College Tokyo
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Dragon School Oxford
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Keio Academy of New York
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Canadian International School Tokyo
School Accreditations
COBIS
We are delighted to announce that Phoenix House has been granted BEACON STATUS for Safeguarding and Student Welfare by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). PH is the first school in Japan to be granted Beacon Status. There are currently only 15 schools out of the 450 COBIS schools holding Beacon Status around the world. Beacon Status schools have demonstrated excellence in specific aspects of, or the whole of a particular standard, and are committed to sharing their exceptional practice with other schools around the world. Beacon Schools are encouraged to share their insights and experiences, so that other COBIS Members can benefit from shared best practice.
IAPS
Following a thorough and rigorous inspection process, Phoenix House has been granted membership to the prestigious Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). This significant milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for our Phoenixes. IAPS is renowned for its high standards in education, pastoral care, and extracurricular activities, and becoming a member underscores our dedication to these principles.
GSG
The Good Schools Guide (GSG) is the UK and international school’s number one guide, helping parents to choose the best education for their children. The team at The Good Schools Guide are very clear; “each school in The Guide is selected on merit alone. Schools cannot pay to be included and have no influence over what we write. We always tell the truth.” The GSG is an independent organisation, dedicated to assisting parents in selecting the best education for their children. With a trusted legacy spanning 35 years, their guides provide impartial, unbiased and candid school reviews. The GSG say “We visit the best schools, interrogate the heads, speak to pupils and parents and challenge the marketing hype. The result? Impartial, straight-talking and thoroughly researched school reviews, for which we are famous.” We were thrilled that this year, Phoenix House was selected to be included in the Guide. Please see the review in full HERE.